2017 Ford Escape vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, cargo volume, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, there is a $9,100 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a higher starting price than the 2017 Ford Escape. Also, the 2017 GLA-Class has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Escape, but it gets 1.5 more miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Escape is slightly taller than the GLA-Class. And finally, the Ford Escape fits 17.1 ft² more cargo behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.